By Dr. John W. Phelts, D.C. | Phelts Chiropractic PC

For many women, maintaining optimal health goes far beyond spinal alignment and cardiovascular fitness. An often-overlooked yet critical aspect of overall well-being is the health of the pelvic floor. The pelvic floor is a hammock-like sling of muscles and connective tissues that supports the bladder, uterus, and bowels. Over time, factors such as childbirth, hormonal changes during menopause, and prolonged sitting can weaken these deep muscles. While many are aware of the link between a weak pelvic floor and urinary leaks, few realize its direct impact on sexual wellness and vitality. At Phelts Chiropractic PC, located in midtown Manhattan, Dr. John W. Phelts, D.C. offers EMSELLA—a cutting-edge, non-invasive technology designed to restore pelvic floor strength, resolve urinary incontinence, and naturally revitalize female sexual health.

The Biomechanical Link Between Pelvic Strength and Intimate Wellness

To understand how female intimate health declines, it is first necessary to examine the functional anatomy of the pelvic floor. This muscular sling is highly vascularized and packed with sensory nerve endings. During moments of arousal, these muscles contract to support local pelvic circulation and increase physical sensation. However, when the pelvic floor muscles become weak or inactive due to disuse, aging, or postpartum tissue stretching, they lose their ability to contract effectively.

This neuromuscular weakness leads to a cascade of physical challenges. Structurally, the pelvic organs sag, which can cause chronic lower back discomfort and hip instability. From a sensory perspective, a lax pelvic floor reduces local blood flow and nerve sensitivity. This lack of tone often results in a gradual loss of physical sensation, difficulty achieving climax, and decreased natural lubrication. By directly targeting this foundational muscular scaffolding, women can restore the essential mechanical support necessary for both structural stability and optimal sexual health.

How EMSELLA Harnesses the Laws of Physical Resistance

Rebuilding deep, dormant pelvic muscles is notoriously difficult. Traditional exercises like Kegels are hard to isolate correctly, and voluntary contractions only recruit a small fraction of the muscle fibers. Research shows that strengthening muscles, including pelvic floor muscles, requires resistance exercise. As resistance increases, more muscle fibers are recruited, which results in significant muscle strengthening.

The EMSELLA chair solves this problem by using High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic (HIFEM) technology. While sitting fully clothed on the comfortable EMSELLA chair, the device projects a focused magnetic field deep into the pelvic floor. This field triggers thousands of "supramaximal" contractions during a single 28-minute session—a workload that is physically impossible to achieve through voluntary exercise. EMSELLA stimulates pelvic floor muscle fibers to contract maximally for maximum strengthening, reversing disuse atrophy and restoring firm structural support to the entire pelvic region.

Angiogenesis: The Key to Natural Arousal and Lubrication

The cellular benefits of EMSELLA extend beyond basic muscle strengthening. The intense, rapid contractions triggered by the HIFEM field demand a substantial amount of cellular energy. To meet this metabolic demand, the body initiates a tissue repair process known as angiogenesis—the creation of new blood vessels from pre-existing capillaries.

The increase in muscle also causes the body to create more blood vessels in the area via a process called angiogenesis, which in turn further increases blood flow to the area for firmer erections in men and better arousal and lubrication in women. This enhanced microcirculation delivers a steady flow of oxygenated blood and nutrients to the vaginal walls and sensory nerves. The result is a natural restoration of tissue elasticity, heightened physical sensitivity, and improved natural lubrication, allowing women to reclaim their comfort, confidence, and intimate vitality without invasive procedures or hormonal therapies.

A Clinically Proven, FDA-Approved Solution

The clinical efficacy of EMSELLA is thoroughly supported by peer-reviewed medical research. EMSELLA is FDA approved for the treatment of urinary incontinence, providing a highly reliable solution for women who experience accidental leaks when coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercising. Additionally, EMSELLA is also recommended for people who have fecal incontinence, serving as a powerful tool for restoring complete neuromuscular control over the bowel sphincter.

In addition, clinical evaluations confirm the profound impact of this technology on pelvic floor tissue density. For example, a landmark review confirming magnetic stimulation therapy for urinary incontinence analyzed 11 distinct studies, confirming that magnetic stimulation significantly improves a patient's overall quality of life and successfully reduces incontinence episodes compared to sham treatments. Another comparative clinical study found that HIFEM technology was significantly more effective than traditional pelvic electrostimulation for strengthening the pelvic floor muscles. These robust studies prove that EMSELLA is an essential, highly effective tool for comprehensive pelvic health.

Personalized, Non-Invasive Care in Midtown Manhattan

At our state-of-the-art office located at 369 Lexington Avenue, Suite 214, Dr. John W. Phelts, D.C. provides a fully integrated approach to wellness. We understand that pelvic health is deeply personal, which is why we offer a private, comfortable, and respectful environment for your EMSELLA treatments. Because the procedure is completely non-invasive, you remain fully clothed throughout the session, which feels like a deep, therapeutic pelvic massage.

With absolutely zero downtime, you can easily complete a session during your lunch break and immediately return to your active New York City routine. Contact Phelts Chiropractic PC today at (212) 286-2012 to schedule your personal consultation, and discover how strengthening your pelvic foundation can restore your structural health, bladder control, and intimate vitality.

References & Sources

1. A Comparative Study on the Effects of HIFEM and Electrostimulation: This study found that HIFEM technology was significantly more effective than traditional electrostimulation for strengthening pelvic floor muscles.

2. An Effective Meta-analysis of Magnetic Stimulation Therapy for Urinary Incontinence: A review of 11 studies confirming that magnetic stimulation significantly improves quality of life and reduces incontinence episodes compared to sham treatments.

Phelts Chiropractic PC
Dr. John W. Phelts, D.C.
369 Lexington Avenue, Suite 214, New York, NY 10017
(212) 286-2012 | www.drphelts.com